Haematological And Other Laboratory Parameters In Thrombocytopenia: A Single Center Experience
Haematological And Other Laboratory Parameters In Thrombocytopenia: A Single Center Experience
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v8i6.1326Keywords:
Thrombocytopenia, Hematological parameters, Malaria, Megaloblastic anemia, PancytopeniaAbstract
Introduction: When the platelet count decreases below the lower reference range, it is called as thrombocytopenia and it may lead to petechie, purpura and ecchymosis. When the platelet count falls below 20,000/microL, it may lead to serious internal bleeding. When areas of hemorrhage greater than > 2 mm but less than 1 cm are seen it is called purpura. Methods: A complete hemogram and laboratory profile of a total of 300 patients with a relevant history was carried out in each case of thrombocytopenia. Result and discussion: The study showed that the most common cause of thrombocytopenia was Malaria (30.4%) followed by Dengue (18.4%), Megaloblastic anemia (13.3%), gestational thrombocytopenia (9.4%) while rarely seen of AIHA and AML found in (0.3%) case each. majority number of the patients in our study were between the age group of 21-30 years i.e. 27.4% of total patients. Malaria, Megaloblastic anemia and Dengue comprised a total of 187 cases out of the (300%) cases forming nearly more than half of the study cases. Conclusion: Henceforth, an evaluation algorithm and a listing of common causes would help clinicians diagnose thrombocytopenia and be able to triage life-threatening from less serious causes. [Taherali V NJIRM 2017; 8(6):20-24]
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